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Mach 10 X43A Flight Successful

Posted by timothy on from the heck-of-a-commute dept.

Sector Bug writes "NASA's X43A research aircraft made its third and final flight today, firing its scramjet engine at Mach 10 (7,000 MPH) or close to it, setting a new record. "

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  1. You know.. by bludstone · · Score: 3, Insightful

    For all the shit theyve been through, NASA still fucking rocks.

    Kudos to the Alpha geeks.

    We bow.

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  2. Re:Let's hope... by corngrower · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I think you've figured out why the airline industry is pushing this technology. They could completely eliminate serving the drinks and peanuts and save beaucoup bucks.

  3. Re:Yes but... by otis+wildflower · · Score: 4, Insightful

    TOS Warp or Next Generation Warp?

  4. Re:How fast is 7,000 MPH by JohnGrahamCumming · · Score: 4, Insightful

    > Circumference of Earth at equator = 24,900 miles = 3 hours 33min 26 seconds

    Please, if you get a scramjet of your own, take the extra time to go around the earth and fly above sea level! You'll enjoy the trip a whole lot more.

    John.